Born into the rust-choked underbellies of Sector 36's massive orbital stations and sprawling arcologies, the Alien's lineage stretches back to the cataclysmic Sundering. They are the direct descendants of the Silence families, those tragically left behind when the Jump Gates catastrophically failed, abandoning the populace as the elite ascended to their sealed towers. This harsh heritage marked them from birth, consigning them to a life defined by hardship and ceaseless struggle.
Growing up amidst this pervasive decay, they were systematically denied access to the high-tech luxuries enjoyed by the privileged Trade Constellation. Their formative years were spent chafing under the authoritarian brutality of the Red Sun Dominion, a constant, oppressive reminder of their subjugated status. This pervasive oppression fueled a deep-seated resentment and an unyielding need for self-reliance.
To merely survive in this brutal galactic landscape, these individuals forged tribal alliances, creating a semblance of order within the prevailing chaos. They naturally gravitated towards the Grey Zones, thriving in the lawless vacuum that exists between the Mortal Veil's chaotic liberty and the Dominion's rigid order. Many originated from the desolate slums of Verohka or were runaway conscripts who managed to escape the horrors of the Meristine labor camps, melting seamlessly into the criminal underworld.
Their very existence became a relentless, day-to-day hustle for basic resources, a constant battle against scarcity. Stealing meager water rations, expertly fencing scavenged pre-Sundering tech components, or acting as disposable muscle for black market smugglers like The Gears were common facets of their life. They are not merely criminals; they embody the callous antibodies of a decaying galactic immune system, adapting to survive a world that abandoned them.
Today, this relentless struggle for survival continues unabated as they patrol their established territories, a constant and formidable presence in the desolate zones. Their current status sees them routinely extorting locals, solidifying their control and ensuring their continued, harsh existence in a galaxy that left them behind.
